Case Number: 4595
Nelson, Robert. "Col." 34 yrs. Fatally injured by Off. Frank W. Knock who was 0trying to arrest him. 33d Prect. Off. Knock exonerated by the Coroner's Jury 3/15/11. 4-21-11 Kanack held to Grand Jury by Judge Maxwell, $3000. 11-2-11 Acquitted - Petit.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 3, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 3, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Nelson, Robt |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Knock, Frank W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 3-Mar-11 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 15, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Trial Judge | Petit |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 2, 1911 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
